The Pat Kenny Show
Newstalk
Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world.Listen and subscribe to The Pat Kenny Show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App. You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.
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Feb 28, 2025 • 7min
A look ahead to the weekend of sport
A look ahead to the weekend of sport with Colm Boohig from Off The Ball.
Feb 28, 2025 • 14min
Only 23 Gardaí were assigned to Roads Policing last year
Only 23 Gardaí were assigned to Roads Policing last year, despite the Commissioner promising to appoint 75. It comes in a year in which 174 people lost their lives on Irish roads. Newstalk’s Alex Rowley reports.
Feb 28, 2025 • 13min
Nearly one in five TDs are landlords
The Dáil's register of members' interests, published shows 32 of the 174 TDs declared rental income in the last year . Joining Anton this morning to discuss further was Karl Deeter the CEO of OnlineApplication.com.
Feb 27, 2025 • 9min
Gene Hackman's career in movies
We look at the career of legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman who died today. Dee Reddy looks at his brilliant career in movies.
Feb 27, 2025 • 22min
Why can’t we offer MRIs and ultrasounds in hospital 24/7?
Why can’t we offer MRIs and ultrasounds in hospital 24/7? Why is it still an accepted norm to wait hours in A&E? Why do issues with staffing, such as spending unnecessary amounts on agency nurses, persist? All to discuss with Dr Chris Luke, Former A&E Consultant and Phil Ní Sheaghdha from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
Feb 27, 2025 • 14min
Locals react to Shannon LNG project
Questions surrounding the future of our energy supply are being raised again. It comes as the Taoiseach and Ministers have voiced their support for an LNG facility of some kind. Given this, our reporter Josh Crosbie travelled to North Kerry to meet with those who are for and against the proposed Shannon LNG project.
Feb 27, 2025 • 10min
What is sleep for?
Why do some people need less sleep? What is sleep for? Sleep and the immune system and what science says about ‘short-sleepers’. All to discuss with Luke O'Neill Luke O’Neill, Professor of Biochemistry at the school of Immunology, Trinity College.
Feb 27, 2025 • 14min
Plans to set up a public register for those convicted of serious sexual assault
Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan announced plans to establish register for those convicted of serious sexual assault or domestic violence. The call has been welcomed by survivors of domestic violence but there are concerns over the anonymity of the victims with a public register. To discuss this further Jonathan was joined on the show by Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail and also Nicola Hanney, survivor of domestic abuse.
Feb 27, 2025 • 8min
UK news update with Enda Brady
Prime Minister Starmer and President Trump meet in Washington following announcement to increase UK defense spending. Joining us to discuss this and more news from the UK was Enda Brady, TRT Presenter and International TV News Anchor.
Feb 27, 2025 • 15min
Can Modular Homes be the solution to the housing crisis?
Last week it was indicated that planning rules around cabins and modular homes would be relaxed. We ask how viable is it to live in a modular home.Speaking to Jonathan this morning was Paula Donohue has been a owner of a modular home in Taum for around two years and also Sean Brett founder of Steel Tech Modular Homes to discuss.
